Finding the Third Proportional to 2.63 and 4
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Solution
The third proportional to 2.63 and 4 is: 6.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2.63 : 4 = 4 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2.63/4 = 4/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2.63x = 4 × 4 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2.63x = 16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16/2.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6.10
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